This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What is a primary disadvantage of transfusing umbilical cord blood as a source of HSCs? a. The ... (Read 53 times)

shenderson6

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
on: Jun 25, 2018
What is a primary disadvantage of transfusing umbilical cord blood as a source of HSCs?
 
  a. The risk of viral infection is high.
  b. It needs to be frozen soon after collection.
  c. Complications are associated with the collection.
  d. The number of stem cells is usually insufficient for an adult transplant.

Question 2

One disadvantage of using autologous stem cells for treatment in a leukemia patient is:
 
  a. The graft-versus-leukemia effect is not possible.
  b. There is increased risk for graft-versus-host disease.
  c. There is not a need for immunosuppression.
  d. The yield of stem cells is low.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

huda

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A


shenderson6

  • Member
  • Posts: 573
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

cpetit11

  • Member
  • Posts: 321
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.

Did you know?

Each year in the United States, there are approximately six million pregnancies. This means that at any one time, about 4% of women in the United States are pregnant.

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

Did you know?

Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

Leukemia. A blood smear from a patient suffering from leukemia demonstrates the abundance of enlarge Leukemia. A blood smear from a patient suffering from leukemia demonstrates the abundance of enlarge
Regions of the Primary Motor Cortex and Associated Axons of the Corpus Callosum Regions of the Primary Motor Cortex and Associated Axons of the Corpus Callosum
Easy way to remember blood flow through the heart cardio Easy way to remember blood flow through the heart cardio
Blood Typing Blood Typing
Causes of Blood Pressure Variations Causes of Blood Pressure Variations
Internal Anatomy of the Spinal Cord Internal Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
Video: Rh blood type and complications during pregnancy & Fertilization

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library